Lesson 3: Creating Your Visuals

About 30 minutes — Activity-based lesson

What You Will Learn

This lesson covers:

Choosing the right graph types for your data
Making graphs clear: titles, labels, legends
Creating at least 2 different types of visualizations
Making sure your visuals match your conclusions

Choosing the right graph types for your data

This section covers the key ideas about choosing the right graph types for your data. Discuss with your group or family and explore the concepts together.

Making graphs clear: titles, labels, legends

This section covers the key ideas about making graphs clear: titles, labels, legends. Discuss with your group or family and explore the concepts together.

Creating at least 2 different types of visualizations

This section covers the key ideas about creating at least 2 different types of visualizations. Discuss with your group or family and explore the concepts together.

Making sure your visuals match your conclusions

This section covers the key ideas about making sure your visuals match your conclusions. Discuss with your group or family and explore the concepts together.

Check Your Understanding

1. How many graphs should your report have?

Answer: At least 2 different types. More is fine if each one shows something different. But every graph must serve a purpose — no filler.

2. What makes a report graph professional?

Answer: Clear title, labeled axes, consistent colors, accurate data, appropriate type, and it should be readable without explanation.

3. Should you use computer-generated or hand-drawn graphs?

Answer: For a report, computer-generated graphs look more professional. But a hand-drawn graph is perfectly acceptable if it is neat and accurate.

4. How do you know if your visuals match your conclusions?

Answer: Your conclusion should reference your graphs. If you say 'the data shows an increase,' there should be a graph showing that increase.

Key Takeaways

Choosing the right graph types for your data
Making graphs clear: titles, labels, legends
Creating at least 2 different types of visualizations
Making sure your visuals match your conclusions

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